What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Luthern?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Luthern?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Luthern is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Luzern via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Vienna to Luthern?

The distance between Vienna and Luthern is 686 km. The road distance is 737.6 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Luthern without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Luthern?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Vienna to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Luthern bus from?

Vienna to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Luthern train from?

Vienna to Luthern train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Luthern?

The best way to get from Vienna to Luthern is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Vienna to Luthern bus arrive?

Vienna to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Vienna to Luthern train arrive?

Vienna to Luthern train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Luthern is 738 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Vienna to Luthern.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Luthern?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Luthern?

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Where can I stay near Luthern?

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Vienna to Luthern - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Luthern by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
4h 52m
CHF 102–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationN1395 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne LandenbergstrasseRegioJet 22
11h 10m
CHF 38–78
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich HbRjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
8h 50m
CHF 112–172
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
13h 39m
CHF 244–430
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
5h 46m
CHF 87–243
Drive 737.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Luthern737.6 km
7h 50m
CHF 118–170

Vienna to Luthern by train

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Distance: 686 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Luthern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Luzern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Munich Central Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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